Grapevine Structural Firefighting Protocol Quiz

What is the purpose of the Grapevine Structural Firefighting Protocol (GSFP)?

• To provide a detailed map of the city

• To identify tasks during the initial phases of a structure fire

• To train new firefighters

• To manage the budget of the fire department

In the procedure for commercial buildings, how many water supplies should be available? Fill in the blank: Shall have at least ___ water supplies.

• one

• two

• three

• four

What should be established around the building during defensive operations?

• Aerial apparatus

• Collapse zones

• Water supplies

• Fire exits

In the context of strip shopping centers, the Rule of 3's should be applied to the opening of the rear doors. If additional doors need to be opened, they should be opened in odd numbers, such as ____.

• 2, 4, 6

• 1, 3, 5

• 5, 7, 9

• 6, 8, 10

What method is suggested for supplying water to the attack lines on the fire floor?

• Using a 1” hose

• Using a 2 ½” or 3” hose

• Using a 4” hose

• Using a 5” hose

In hoarder structures, if there is not an all clear, searches should be initiated using the ______ method with the protection of a hoseline.

• VEIS

• VESI

• VIES

• VISE

What should be considered when a fire has overrun a properly operating fire protection system?

• Defensive attack

• Offensive attack

• Immediate evacuation

• Continue current operations.

Trusses are very susceptible to failure in fire conditions. If fire companies cannot control the fire conditions within the truss spaces with the initial handline, consideration should be given to ________ from the building.

• advancing

• withdrawing

• reinforcing

• ignoring